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Information and resources for inmates incarcerated in the U.S. prison system.
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment Act Signed
The Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004, which will improve access to mental health services for adult and juvenile non-violent offenders, was signed into law October 30, 2004.
Basic Survival Techniques for Incarceration
Offers a rather radical glimpse into prison life and tips on how to survive and what to expect if incarcerated.
Prison Fellowship Ministries
Founded in 1976 by Chuck Colson, Prison Fellowship partners with local churches across the country to minister to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families.
CURE
Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants, is a nation-wide grass roots organization dedicated to reducing crime through reform of the criminal justice system.
Family and Corrections Network
Family and Corrections Network has provided ways for those concerned with families of prisoners to share information and experiences in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
The Prisoner's Handbook
A guide for prisoners who are new to incarceration, written by a group of "old heads" in the Pennsylvania Prison System.

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